Best-Kept Secrets On How To Cut Your Fitness Budget In Half

Still feeling the burn in your wallet from the holiday season? There are lots of ways to stick with your get-fit resolution without digging deep into your pocketbook. Check out these under-the-radar sites that let you score major fitness discounts:

Classes/EventsSource: Sites like Groupon and Living Social will occasionally run specials at local studios for discounts on fitness class packages or month memberships. Tip: Read the fine print, sometimes the deals are for new clients only, and unless it’s a class you’ve been wanting to try, don’t purchase a deal thinking you’ll use it whenever… most have an expiration date.

GearSource: GearBuzz.com, a service of Competitor and the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon SeriesTip: Think of it as a review/deal aggregator like Groupon, but only fitness items are featured! Featured items range from gear like an Aero Hammock for your bike to Trailheads fleece mittens, and occasionally there are event discounts. For example, I got my dad (shout-out: hi dad, a loyal Fit Like Us reader!) to sign up for his first half-marathon when I saw a race in his city was 50 percent off!

Source: Planetgear.comTip: I’m a new member (membership is free) so I’ve only seen one sale, but the site describes itself as “the world’s best outdoor gear, apparel and travel destinations at exclusive pricing.” It’s worth a shot!

ApparelSource: lululemon’s “we made too much” sectionTip: If you’re not lucky enough to live near a lululemon outlet (they exist, I’ve been to the mecca in Orlando), check out their sale loot online, cleverly named “we made too much.” Sizes and styles are limited, but you can score one of their famous Groove Crop capris at $17 off. (Which doesn’t sound like much, but it’s rare to discover a lululemon sale; plus shipping is always free!)

Source: Beyond YogaTip: The brand tends to run major deals (I’m talking up to 70% off) around holidays. I’ve scored the super cute knee length leggings for $30 (normally $66)… although you still have to pay regular shipping and handling.